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In today's newsletter:

• Meet the beloved Navigant employee who's brightened Smithfield's headquarters for decades.
• Why did Abby Lee Miller bring her high-stakes dance drama to Smithfield?
• How will Bryant fare hosting North Carolina A&T in Smithfield Saturday?

Also on today's calendar: In Person - Small Business Networking Night and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 72, low: 57.
• Thursday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Street Stories Unpaved: Longtime Navigant employee exceeds expectations (wpri.com) — A longtime Navigant Credit Union mail specialist who works at the company's Smithfield headquarters is being celebrated for nearly 25 years of dedication and positivity. The feature highlights how he's exceeded expectations, inspired coworkers and family, and become a beloved presence. Viewers can catch the full interview on WPRI's Street Stories Unpaved series.
   

• After filming 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' cameo, Abby Lee Miller discusses 'Dance Moms,' upcoming series (browndailyherald.com) — Reality TV star Abby Lee Miller recently came to Bryant University in Smithfield to film a cameo for "Real Housewives of Rhode Island" and lead a dance workshop and Q&A with local dancers. She reflected on her "Dance Moms" years, tensions with producers, and new projects, including a competition series and app-based dance contests, while praising Rhode Island talent.
   

• Aggies upset No. 19 Rhode Island in first win. What made the difference? (ncatregister.com) — A nationally ranked University of Rhode Island football team was upset by North Carolina A&T, and the Aggies now head to Bryant University in Smithfield for their next game. Local fans can watch another CAA matchup in town on Oct. 3, as Bryant hosts A&T in an evening kickoff that could shape both teams' conference momentum.
   

📸 Around Smithfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Smithfield

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Kenny VS Spenny Live In Providence RI →
  The Last Resort Restaurant and Bar, 325 Farnum Pike, Smithfield
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 29
• Boys Soccer JV/ Varsity N. Providence vs. Smithfield at N. Providen
  North Providence High School, 1828 Mineral Spring Ave, North Pro
  6:30 pm
• Girls Soccer JV/ Varsity Mt. Hope vs. Smithfield at Roger Williams
  Roger Williams University Turf Field
  7:15 pm
Tuesday October 6
• In Person - Small Business Networking Night →
  1005 Douglas Pike, Smithfield
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• First Time Home Buyer Seminar →
  1005 Douglas Pike, Smithfield
  5:30 pm
Sunday October 11
• Powerful Plants in the Garden →
  Audubon Society's Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Rd, Smithfield
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Boys & Girls Cross Country Varsity Lincoln, N. Burrillville HS, N
  Chase Farm, 667 Great Rd, Lincoln
  4:00 pm
• Girls Field Hockey Varsity Smithfield vs. Toll Gate at Home
  Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
  5:00 pm
• $20 Airsoft Tuesday →
  Battlegroundz, 100 Higginson Ave, Lincoln
  5:00 pm
• Library Board of Trustees →
  Lincoln, RI Calendar, 145 Old River Road, Lincoln
  5:30 pm
• Boys Soccer JV/ Varsity N. Providence vs. Smithfield at N. Providen
  North Providence High School, 1828 Mineral Spring Ave, North Pro
  6:30 pm
• Girls Soccer JV/ Varsity Mt. Hope vs. Smithfield at Roger Williams
  Roger Williams University Turf Field
  7:15 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• TJX posted a job opening for Backroom Unload team - Early mornings & afternoon in Smithfield. Apply here.
• Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Dishwasher - Smithfield Chili's in Smithfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smithfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lincoln

• Larceny Probe At Bally Lincoln Casino Leads To Johnston Woman's Arrest: Cops (patch.com)

North Providence

• Storm leaves damage, power outages across Rhode Island (wpri.com)
• The Nitro Bar to officially open Ives Street location (browndailyherald.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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